Angie Haering

Instead of adding any extra flours or cornstarch as a thickener I mash one of the cans of beans and add it to the soup, which adds some nice extra protein and works like a charm. Because the ingredient list here is so short I recommend investing in a good quality brand of chicken stock for this chili! Beans: I used Great Northern white beans for my chili and I would not recommend any other type of bean. Add the mashed beans, chicken, and the remaining 2 cans of beans to the soup and stir to combine.

You will sleep in a cave, eat in a cave, drink in a cave, and even view modern sculptures in a cave. Until the 1950s, Matera was a source of shame for Italy, a place of poverty, malaria and high rates of infant mortality, where people lived in caves without electricity, running water or sewage. Matera is located in a remote corner of southern Italy in the small region Basilicata. World Heritage Site in 1993 visitor numbers are slowly growing and many of the caves have been transformed into stylish hotels and restaurants.

The citizens in this region were forced to build their homes this way by the feudal lords also known as the Acquavivia family to avoid paying high taxes to the King of Naples and keep their power over the innocent citizens. Fast forward to the 1700’s and the citizens had enough of tearing down their home every time for a ‘royal inspection’ They petitioned to the King for years over the treatment and ‘Rule’ this family had over them. For eight days, you would be immersed in the rich history, the exquisite cuisine, the awe-inspiring architecture, the coastal beauty, and of course, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alberobello is not one to be missed! We visited a beautiful handwoven linen shop and a one of a kind wine shop where we were able to walk to the rooftop and get a stellar view of the town.

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